In related news

  • TikTok is another step closer to a ban in the US following Senate vote

    After a swift vote in the House of Representatives earlier this week, the United States Senate has now passed the National Security Package which includes the controversial potential ban on TikTok in the US. Following the US legislative process, the bill is now heading to President Joe Biden who has previously committed to signing it into law. Should that scenario play out TikTok parent company ByteDance would be left with two choices - divest into a US-based company in the next twelve...

  • TikTok faces another US ban, this time it’s more likely to happen

    Joe Biden said the national security package sent to the Senate over the weekend sends a ‘clear message about the power of American leadership on the world stage’. : TikTok faces another US ban, this time it’s more likely to happen

  • TikTok’s US ban explained

    You’ve probably heard word of the United States’ pending TikTok ban, but why is it happening and how did we get here?  According to data published by Business of Apps, TikTok was the second most downloaded app of 2023 with 654 million downloads globally. This marks the first year that TikTok has dropped below Instagram in the rankings in three years.  This might not be the case for much longer as US President Biden signed off on a bill that effectively bans TikTok in the States unless...